About The Lighthouse Orillia
Walk with us!
The Lighthouse operates a 30,000 sq ft facility in two buildings. The emergency shelter serves 40 men, women, and a separate wing for Youth with 9 beds. Our Supportive Housing has 20 separate apartments individually occupied by single or couple experiencing chronic homelessness.
The Lighthouse is a beacon to our community! Families and individuals in the greater Orillia area go without proper food and shelter every day, for a variety of different reasons. At The Lighthouse, we offer meals and a shelter for all, as well as partnering with other organizations to provide support services such as mental health, addictions counselling, housing resources, and support for those in need.
Our community meal program will serve lunch to 102 people every day for anyone who needs a meal.
Event Day Details
Save the date - CNOY Day is February 25, 2023!
Twin Lakes Secondary School | 381 Birch Street, Orillia, ON, L3V 2P5
Twin Lakes Secondary School
Off Old Barrie Road
Drive in Park, and meet us inside at the registration table
http://orillialighthouse.ca
Coldest Night of the Year
janet@orillialighthouse.ca
Start Here:
Choose a 3 km walk or a 5 km walk meet us at The Lighthouse for a hotdog half way back
Finish where you started
Come back and join us out of the cold in the cafeteria for some hot beverages, and shared snacks
Schedule
- 4:00 pm: Meet Check-in opens
- 5:00 pm: Move Opening remarks + send-off
- 6:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
- 7:00 pm: Mosey Goodbye + Go Home
Not able join us in person on CNOY Day? We hope you'll register to fundraise and walk offsite with friends and family.
Route Details
- Route Distances: Check out the maps below to see where we will be walking.
- Rest stop: Keep an eye out for opportunities to rest and refresh with yummy snacks along the route.
- Signage: All routes will be well-signed with our bold blue CNOY signs.
- Route Support: Route marshals, rest stop hosts, and support vehicle drivers provide support along the route.
- 12 and under walkers must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
Check-In
- All walkers must check-in personally to participate in the in-person event on Saturday, February 25, 2023.
- Toques! Fundraising walkers who raise $150+ (or $75+ for those under 18) will receive a CNOY toque as a thank you on event day, while supplies last.
Have questions? Visit the FAQ section!
Handling Money
- Credit Card: The Best Option! Simple, secure, automatically tax receipted for gifts of $20+. Visit the Donate page, share your personal page link, or have your donor call CNOY Head Office.
- Cheques: The Old Faithful - made out to Coldest Night of the Year with your name on the Memo line. Mail them to CNOY Head Office along with your completed pledge sheet.
- Cash: You have 2 options:
- 1. Login to FundHub, click “Enter $$ and Cheques,” create pledges for your cash donations, pay them off with your personal credit card, and keep the cash. OR...
- 2. Write a cheque (made out to “Coldest Night of the Year”) for the total amount of cash you’ve collected. Mail it to the CNOY Head Office with your completed pledge sheet.
Waivers
All participants must register online and accept the electronic waiver.
- Adults: When you register online, you automatically accept an electronic waiver, which is all that is needed for adults.
- Youth/Children: If you have youth or children on your team, they will need to have their parent or guardian sign a printed paper waiver.
- Someone on your team (like you!) must take a photo of all child/youth waivers and send them to waivers@cnoy.org.
- Waivers will be available at check-in on Event Day.
What to Bring
A few common sense suggestions:
- A cell phone for emergencies (recommended but not required)
- Good waterproof shoes/boots for walking
- Warm coat and mitts/gloves
- Extra snacks if you have allergies or food sensitivities
- A passion for the charity you're walking and fundraising for!